In the past, the role of the village chief was very important, serving as a religious leader with the authority to arrest and punish offenders, as well as to officiate marriages and select suitable witnesses for wedding ceremonies.

The village chief's duties have expanded to include handling community concerns in addition to overseeing the welfare and safety of the residents.

[6] The issue of abandoned automobiles in the village was handled on 11 March 2023, by the MPK Menunggol, the Land Transport Department, the Brunei–Muara District Office, and the Royal Brunei Police Force.

The categories for designating automobiles as "Non-Used" or "Condemn" were explained to the residents, and they were cautioned that failing to maintain their vehicles might result in fines of at least B$500.

Furthermore, information on abandoned cars was gathered at Kampong Menunggol Primary School, where pupils received instruction on upholding sanitation standards in support of the objectives of sustainable development.

But as Brunei's oil and gas industry has grown, this custom has declined, and the Kedayan community is no longer a source for staples like gula anau.

[8] To promote development in Kampong Menunggol, a committee has been established to implement the One Village One Product (1K1P) Program, which aims to encourage local communities to become more creative, innovative, independent, resilient, and competitive.

[9] The people of Kampong Menunggol get the same benefits as other Bruneians from the government's numerous infrastructure projects, such as roads, schools, power, and water supplies.

[11] In Kampong Menunggol, a community volunteer project was held on 24 March 2023, to complete the construction of a new wooden bridge that leads to the Islamic Cemetery Menggaris.

The occasion was timed to coincide with the opening of the Kampong Menunggol Gateway, which is situated at the village's entrance and acts as a welcome center and informational resource for guests.

The village chief, Orang Kaya Lela Negara Haji Japar bin Kassim, called a conference in early 1969 to discuss establishing a place of worship close to his house because of the growing population and the distance.

On a 0.75 acres (0.30 ha) area of land about 10 kilometers from Bandar Seri Begawan, the government of Brunei started work on the Kampong Menunggol Mosque in 1979.

Bukit Batu Bujang Pahang tells the story of a bachelor hunter who consumed a fruit called pengalaban, leading to the hill's name.